Maple Grove, MN vs South Gate, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 14.4). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 71,288 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+32.9 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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